DocuTools™ Writing System
Writing Policies and Procedures

Highlights

	Learn to create professional reference manuals and training content
	Dramatically reduce your writing and editing time
	Receive and learn to use DocuTools™ Formatting Software
	Receive detailed feedback on assignments your submit to instructors
	24-hour access to in-depth lessons and exercises, all online

This online, self-paced course teaches you how to create documents such as user manuals, handbooks, reference guides, and training content by applying the DocuTools™ Writing System. Using DocuTools™, you will develop documents that are easy to use, understand and maintain.

Skills learned

You will learn to:

• Assess the information needs of the reader
• Follow a user-centered development process
• Gather and analyze content from existing materials
  and subject matter experts
• Organize and sequence content to meet users' needs
  and expectations
• Apply best practices for developing:
  • Step-by-step procedures
  • Policy and knowledge information
    (concepts, definitions, etc.)
  • Complex procedures (If/Then contingencies)
  • Processes (in table and flowchart formats)
  • Tables, charts and graphics
• Review, test, and revise documents to ensure usability
• Use DocuTools™ for MS Word to quickly create and edit professional documents

This course is intended for people developing:

• Training reference materials
• Policy and procedure manuals
• Standard operating procedures
• Employee handbooks
• Rules and regulations

Cost

This program is $595.00 plus shipping and includes
all the instruction, materials and software listed above.

What you receive

You will receive:

• Extensive instruction, practice and feedback
• One bound 200-page Reference Guide detailing all concepts and techniques taught during training
• One set of all job-aids and handouts
  used during training
• One CD and user license for
  DocuTools™ 5.0 for MS Word (a $199 value)
• Certificate of Completion signed by a
  Master PTA Instructor

Who should attend

Typical attendees include:

• Content experts (SMEs)
• Training designers and developers
• Business analysts
• Human resources personnel
• Documentation professionals
• All kinds of "knowledge workers"

How long does it take?

The program takes 8 to 10 hours of effort, distributed over a few days depending on your schedule and priorities. Most people complete the training in as few as 3 days, while others take a week or more.

How it works

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1	Register online
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2	Receive your course login, printed course materials and DocuTools software
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3	Schedule a live, personal walkthrough of the DocuTools software with an instructor
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4	Begin your training, completing hands-on practices and submitting Skill Checks as you go	Course Home Page Enlarge Exercise Example Enlarge Skill Check Example Enlarge
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5	Receive your certification
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